The purpose of this article is to provide for the classification and systematic evaluation of various programs designed for the treatment and therapeutic rehabilitation of drug dependent persons; to ensure that every governing body which operates a drug abuse treatment and education program is licensed to do so; and to meet the rehabilitative needs of drug dependent persons while safeguarding their individual liberties.
History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 714, § 2; Ga. L. 1985, p. 476, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 94, § 26; Ga. L. 2017, p. 307, § 2/SB 88.
The 2017 amendment, effective May 4, 2017, substituted “article” for “chapter” near the beginning of this Code section.
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For note, “The Diversion of Drug Abusers from the Criminal Justice System: Georgia’s Proposed Legislation,” see 23 Emory L.J. 1071 (1974).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Chapter 5 - Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 26-5-4. Classification of Programs
§ 26-5-5. Promulgation of Minimum Standards of Quality and Services for Each Class of Programs
§ 26-5-6. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
§ 26-5-8. Application for License
§ 26-5-9. Provisional Licenses
§ 26-5-10. Issuance of License; Revocation or Suspension
§ 26-5-11. Conditions for Issuance of License; Nontransferability
§ 26-5-12. Records of Drug Dependent Persons Treated or Advised
§ 26-5-13. Inspection of Programs
§ 26-5-14. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses
§ 26-5-15. Notice of Proposed Denial, Suspension, or Revocation; Hearing
§ 26-5-16. Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.”
§ 26-5-17. Confidentiality of Records, Names, and Communications
§ 26-5-18. Injunctions; Nuisances per Se
§ 26-5-20. Priority Admissions Policy for Drug Dependent Pregnant Females
§ 26-5-22. Annual On-Site Inspections of Narcotic Treatment Programs